- Sean Jones (singer/songwriter)
Infobox musical artist
Name = Sean Jones
Img_capt = Sean Jones insert photo
Landscape = yes
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Sean Jones
Born = birth date and age|1977|6|23
Died =
Origin =Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Instrument =Guitar ,vocals
Genre =Pop rock ,adult contemporary
Occupation =Singer ,Songwriter
Years_active = 1999–present
Label = WideAwake (2008-present)
Elektra (2002–2006)
Associated_acts =Speechwriters LLC Raul Midon
URL = [http://www.seanjonesmusic.net www.seanjonesmusic.net]
Notable_instruments =Biography
He attended
York University and then after a brief stint studyingmusical theater at theAmerican Musical and Dramatic Academy inNew York , he began his singing career in Toronto, Canada.In 2008, Jones signed to
WideAwake Records , in Toronto to work with producerMaurice Jones Jr. on his major label debut release, "This Is Love ", which was certified platinum by the RIAA in October 2008. His first single, "This Is Love ," is the title track and features Sean on guitar. Jones' friend and producer Maurice Jones Jr. also collaborated on the album, co-writing "Highway Enough ", the album's third single, and "One Good Reason".In June and July 2005, Jones opened for
Alanis Morissette during her "Jagged Little Pill Acoustic" Tour. OnJuly 26 ,2005 , he released his first major-label album with pop group In Essence, "In essence ", forAtlantic Records . It entered the "Billboard" 200 album chart at number 5.Jones will begin his tour in support of "
This Is Love " at theVenue TBA onSeptember 12 . The tour will feature a variety of opening acts, includingBushwalla andTristan Prettyman . [http://www.popentertainment.com/tristanprettyman.htm Tristan Prettyman Rides the Crest] AccessedJuly 1 ,2007 .Sean currently lives in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Discography
tudio albums
* "
In Essence " (2002) #55 U.S. (Platinum)
* "This Is Love " (2008)EPs and other releases
* "
This Is Love " (2008)Awards and nominations
References
External links
* [http://www.seanjonesmusic.net/ Official Sean Jones website]
* [http://www.woundednation.org Sean Jones' support site for Barack Obama campaign]
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